Once your music is registered with Deliver My Tune’s Content ID system on YouTube, you gain a comprehensive level of control over how your music is identified, managed, and used across the platform. This system provides a layer of protection and monetization for your music, helping you to maximize revenue streams and safeguard your intellectual property.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the control you have over your music once it’s registered:
1. Automatic Detection of Music Usage
After registering your music with Deliver My Tune, YouTube’s Content ID system automatically scans videos uploaded to the platform to detect if any part of your music has been used. Whether it’s a background score, a cover version, or a full song, the system uses digital fingerprinting technology to match your audio to any existing or future uploads. This means you don’t have to manually search for your music; Content ID will handle the detection for you.
2. Monetization of User-Generated Content
When your music is used in user-uploaded content on YouTube, Deliver My Tune enables you to monetize these videos. You can earn revenue from ads placed on videos that feature your music. By claiming these videos, you allow ads to be served, and a portion of the ad revenue is directed to you. This allows you to benefit from your music’s reach, even when it’s used in content created by others. Whether it’s a fan video, a vlog, or any other type of video, you have the option to turn these unauthorized uses into a revenue stream.
3. Claiming or Blocking Unauthorized Use
While monetization is an option, you also have the power to control how your music is used beyond just earning revenue. You can decide to claim ownership of the content and allow it to remain on YouTube with monetization, or you can block the video entirely. Blocking can be particularly useful if the video misrepresents your music, conflicts with your brand, or if you simply do not want your music associated with certain types of content.
Additionally, you can request takedowns for videos that violate your rights, giving you full control over whether your music remains available on specific videos or is removed from YouTube altogether.
4. Geographical and Platform-Based Restrictions
Another powerful feature that comes with registering your music through Deliver My Tune is the ability to impose geographical restrictions on your content. You can control in which countries or regions your music is allowed to be used. This is particularly beneficial if you have licensing agreements that restrict the use of your music to certain territories. For example, if your music is only licensed for use in the US, you can block it from being used in other regions.
Additionally, you can place platform-specific restrictions, ensuring that your music is only used in the ways and on the platforms you approve.
5. Earning Royalties from Different Types of Content
YouTube is not limited to music videos or fan-generated content. Your music might also be used in a wide variety of content such as commercials, TV shows, live streams, or even user-generated short films. With Deliver My Tune’s Content ID registration, you earn royalties from all of these uses. You have the flexibility to allow your music to be part of diverse types of content and still collect income from it.
6. Insights and Analytics
With Deliver My Tune’s platform, you gain access to a robust analytics dashboard that provides detailed information about where and how your music is being used across YouTube. You’ll be able to track which videos have your music, see what countries or regions your music is most popular in, and gauge the overall reach of your content. These insights help you understand the performance and spread of your music, offering opportunities for further promotion and engagement.
7. Control Over Cover Songs and Derivative Works
If someone creates a cover or remix of your song, YouTube’s Content ID system will detect it, and you can decide how to handle it. You can choose to leave these versions up and claim revenue from them or block the usage altogether. This is especially useful if your music is prone to being covered or remixed, as it allows you to benefit from fan engagement while maintaining control.
8. Tuning Monetization Preferences
Deliver My Tune allows you to fine-tune your monetization preferences, including choosing what types of ads should be served, whether it’s display ads, skippable ads, or non-skippable ads. These choices ensure that your audience has a seamless experience while ensuring you maximize your revenue. You can also decide whether to monetize certain types of videos, like live streams or shorts.
9. Ongoing Protection and Updates
Once your music is registered, the protection is ongoing. New uploads will continue to be scanned, and the system will update whenever your music is detected in new content. This ensures that your music is continually monitored and protected against unauthorized use, giving you peace of mind over the long term.
Registering your music with Deliver My Tune’s Content ID system gives you robust control over how your music is used on YouTube. From automatic detection and monetization to claiming, blocking, or restricting the use of your music, you have the power to decide how your content is handled. This system not only protects your intellectual property but also opens up new revenue streams from the vast user-generated content on YouTube. With insights, analytics, and ongoing protection, you can safeguard your creative work while also expanding its reach and impact.